March 17-April 21, 2015 (Tuesday nights) – A Public Faith – Being a witness in a multi-faith society AND political engagement in a pluralistic world, Ottawa School of the Bible LifeTraining (Graduate Studies) at LIFECENTRE.

The world is becoming increasingly interconnected. Various religions/worldviews now inhabit both the global and Canadian public space. How do we live together, especially when each religion wants to shape the public realm according to the dictates of its own sacred texts and traditions; and, others argue there should be no public presence of religion? How do Christians engage with the religious pluralism of 21st century public life? In his book (and text for this course) A Public Faith Miroslav Volf offers thoughts on how to live a life of Christian witness in a multifaith society and how to participate in the arena of political public policy development in a pluralistic world.

November 7, 2014 – “Good News in the Morning” radio program fundraising dinner, Ottawa

Don will be speaking on The Importance of Religion in Politics

Religion and politics are the two things it has been said should not be discussed at dinner or in polite company. It’s no wonder people whose lives are founded in Christ often find themselves nervous about the public square – that place where political ideas are discussed and policy decisions are made. We’re polite! Whether it’s the local school board, municipal council, provincial legislature or the Parliament of Canada people who have a firm foundation for life need to find the point at which we engage in the process that determines the framework for the world in which we live. Come to dinner. Let’s have a polite discussion about the importance of religion in life, and particularly in politics.

October 3, 2014 – National House of Prayer, Ottawa

Don will be speaking on Talking to Government – From a Position of Righteousness. This talk is a look at the similarities and the differences in engaging with government on policy and non-policy related issues.

May 26, 2014 – Fourth Annual Parliamentary Forum on Religious Freedom

Don will be speaking on The Canadian Legal System – Friend or Foe of Religious Freedom

Don will then be on a panel with Dr. Jim Wallace (Boston U), Dr. Janet Epp Buckingham (Trinity Western U) and Prof. Natasha Bakht (U of Ottawa)